Our Advocates have a combined experience of over 75 years in parenting and advocating for children with special needs. We have lived the struggles that families face when getting the appropriate supports and services for their child. Allow our experience to help lessen the burden on your journey.
Parental Safeguards
Do you know what your parental safeguards are and how to use them effectively?
In this parent training session, we will look deeper into the Parental Safeguards and how they protect your child’s rights to FAPE.
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8 Steps to Advocating for Your Child at School
Being an advocate is about speaking up on behalf of your child — asking questions, raising concerns, asking for help. It’s also about teaching your child to speak up. But it’s not always easy to do.
Some parents find it difficult or uncomfortable to talk with educators. They might not feel it’s their place. They may have had bad experiences in the past. And some parents just aren’t sure what to say — or when.
But when things aren’t going well at school, you are a voice for your child, and not just at parent-teacher conferences. You know your child’s strengths, challenges, and interests. Advocating helps make sure your child has the support to thrive.
How to Get What you Want - Assert Yourself!
Is there something you want or need? Do you need help to get it? Assertiveness is the most effective form of communication for asking for and getting what you want. Discover the difference between assertive, aggressive and passive communication and learn assertiveness skills and strategies to successfully meet your needs and accomplish your goals.
This training is presented from a peer perspective by people who have lived experience with mental disabilities.
